B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Mazda of St. Augustine earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · St. Augustine, FL
Collected Nov 12, 2025Dec 15, 2025 · Updated May 20, 2026

Location

St. Augustine, FL

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The full story

Why Mazda of St. Augustine earned this grade

Between November 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

2 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 20% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,995 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $326 above the FL average of $972. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

5 verified OTD quotes from Mazda of St. Augustine

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

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$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mazda of St. Augustine

  • Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$399) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mazda of St. Augustine's doc fee?

Mazda of St. Augustine charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $972. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mazda of St. Augustine add mandatory add-ons?

Mazda of St. Augustine adds an average of $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Mazda of St. Augustine a good dealer?

Mazda of St. Augustine has a transparency score of 86.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Mazda of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, FL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
88
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$972
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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